Resume

THOMAS ANDREWS
thomas.c.andrews@gmail.com
Contact info omitted for privacy. Will be offered to potential employers

QUALIFICATIONS

Creative, highly motivated college graduate with BA in Journalism and Communications and flair for design eager to obtain entry-level position requiring intelligence and flexibility. Conduct thorough and accurate research; able to summarize results clearly and concisely. Focus on satisfying customers and addressing specific audiences. Designed and edited Sink Magazine, 15-page color layout, featuring art and poetry of friends and fellow students and interview with book award winner. Superior ability to work with people of all ages and types; exceptional team player. Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Fluent in French.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene Oregon
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication, 2008
• Communication Studies Capstone Project: “Introduction to Digital Intellectual Property via Creative Commons” and “Annotated Chronology of Published Sources on Digital IP and Creative Commons.”
• Major Research Paper: “Intellectual Property in the Digital Age: The Case of MGM v. Grokster”; 120+ page project required three original interviews and was completed in 10 weeks.

LINKS TO ORIGINAL WORK
Academic Coursework (includes creative writing): http://expandingfile.blogspot.com
Photography: http://dancinglenses.blogspot.com
Poetry: http://catwatchingcommercials.blogspot.com

WORK HISTORY

MACY’S Hillsboro, Eugene, Oregon 2006 – 2009
Sales Associate
• Specialized in satisfying difficult customers.
• Praised by customers to supervisor, by letter, and on store website 15+ times for providing outstanding service.

CANOE ISLAND FRENCH CAMP, San Juan Islands, Washington Summer 2005
Fencing Instructor/Kitchen Assistant
• Taught basic fencing and French fencing vocabulary to teens and preteens.
• Performed kitchen duties.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON HOUSING, Eugene, Oregon 2004 – 2005
Server
• Worked to assist with college expenses.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member, Society of Professional Journalists